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2005 Mercury Montego Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

Montego

miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My 2005 Mercury Montego with just over 18, 000 miles suddenly went dead, while partially pulled out in traffic. It was traced to the cvt transmission. No harm occurred, but I am going to get rid of the car. I also noticed info on the internet with cvt problems. I see too that Ford pulled out the cvt transmissions on its new models for the Sable (which was the Montego) and Taurus. I had to pay just over $1900 on this repair--which I do not believe is fair, as it appears to be a defect with the cvt.

Montego

51,000 miles

While driving down the freeway at about 50 mph I went to accelerate and the transmission sputtered and then tried to downshift but instead locked up and caused the cars front tires to squeal and a rapid slow down. This failure occurs anytime I try to accelerate to pass a vehicle. With careful driving I can minimize it but am not able to accelerate very well. Dealership has told me to replace the transmission at my cost.

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